By Godwin Otang A truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as fuel has exploded into high flames opposite County Specialist Hospital, Calabar-Ikom highway, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, causing panic in the area. The fire broke out 15 minutes ago and is still burning as of the time of
By Godwin Otang The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) Cross River State chapter has commenced a warning strike over the non inclusion of law officers in the enhanced salary package of Magistrates in the State. The warning strike was contained in a press release signed by the Association’s Chairman, E.I. Araghe, Esq, and the
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has felicitated with Christian faithful in the State, ensuring a hitch-free and secure atmosphere of celebration. The Command gave the assurance in a press release signed and made available by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, for the Commissioner of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, commissioned the 20-kilometer new evacuation road, constructed by cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa Plc and commended Larfage for investing in the State. The road, which construction started in 2010, spans from Mfamosing, extending through Abiati, Etamkpini and terminating at Odukpani junction. Speaking at the
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rolled out infographics of the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU), calling on the public to report its personnel professional misconduct. The infographics as obtained by CrossRiverWatch bear phone numbers, an e-mail address, and social media handles of the Police Command,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to end protracted boundary disputes between Cross River and Ebonyi State, both States have resolved to embrace and work towards achieving peace along the border corridors of Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, and Adadama, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has warned residents to stay clear as the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) will embark on shooting range practice. In a press release signed and made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, for the Commissioner
By Godwin Otang Stakeholders and rights advocates have been trained on methods to apply to curb Gender Based Violence (GVB) in four Cross River Local Government Areas of Akpabuyo, Calabar South, Calabar Municipal, and Bakassi. At a one-day training held on Friday 15 March 2024 a nongovernmental organization – Gender and Development Action (GADA) whose